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City Of Detroit To Reopen Michigan’s Only HBCU

The city of Detroit is moving forward with plans to reopen Michigan’s only historically black college. The PENSOLE Lewis College…
by Bilal Morris
07.01.32
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Teen Activist Hosts Back-To-School Drive For Flint Youth

Mari ‘Little Miss Flint’ Copeny recently hosted a back-to-school drive for underserved youth.
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.70
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Big Sean Invests In Youth Entrepreneurship Program

Big Sean has invested in a youth entrepreneurship program being led by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan.
by Brandee Sanders
10.13.80
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Ex-College Hoops Star Charged With Relative's Murder

Embattled former college basketball star Keith Appling is facing first-degree murder charges in the fatal Detroit shooting of his elderly…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.01.70
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Non-Black Tenants Sue For Housing Discrimination

Amid the ongoing scourge of gentrification in America, three allies have sued a Detroit landlord and are alleging housing discrimination…
by Anoa Changa
01.01.70
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Detroit Black Voters, Poll Workers Faced 'Blatant Racism'

Michigan’s former elections director discusses "the race factor" in Detroit for the 2020 presidential election.
by Bisma Parvez, BridgeDetroit
02.22.64
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Lawmaker Disciplined For Video To Racist Trump Supporters

Michigan state Rep. Cynthia Johnson was removed from her committee assignments on Wednesday over a Facebook Live where she spoke…
by Charise Frazier
01.01.70
MSNBC Detroit black voter interview

'From Picking Cotton To Picking Presidents': Black Voters

MSNBC's interview with a Black voter in Detriot was going viral after he addressed the acts of voter intimidation by…
by NewsOne Staff
06.10.45
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Police Justify Video Of SUV Plowing Through Protestors

James Craig gives a press conference.
by Royce Dunmore
01.01.70
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Rihanna, Big Sean Lead Detroit COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Big Sean and Rihanna teamed up to donate to COVID-19 relief efforts in Detroit.
by NewsOne Staff
12.03.47
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Detroit Chefs Donate 20,000 Meals To The Homeless

A collective of Detroit-based chefs donated 20,000 meals to the homeless amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Lizzo Provides Lunch For Staff At Detroit Hospital

Songstress Lizzo provided lunch for emergency room staff at a hospital in Detroit.
by NewsOne Staff
12.17.23
Young African Delivery Man Riding Electric Scooter In the City

Delivery Service Helps Black-Owned Eateries Amid Pandemic

The food delivery service Black and Mobile is helping Black-owned businesses reach their customers amid the coronavirus crisis.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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9-Year-Old Fashion Designer Captures Mattel’s Attention

A 9-year-old fashion designer who creates clothes for her dolls has captured the attention of Mattel.
by NewsOne Staff
11.26.00
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Los Angeles Intersection Renamed After Berry Gordy

A Los Angeles intersection has been named after legendary music mogul Berry Gordy.
by NewsOne Staff
08.15.95
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Berry Gordy Donates $4M To Detroit’s Motown Museum

Music mogul Berry Gordy has donated $4 million to the expansion of Detroit’s Motown Museum.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
60th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Arrivals

Big Sean Creates Production Studio For Detroit Youth

Big Sean opened up a new production studio for youth at the Dick & Sandy Dauch Boys & Girls Club.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Trump Refuses To Attend The NAACP Convention

Of course, Trump is a coward who wouldn't know how to handle questions from the Black community.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Detroit High School Has 100% College Acceptance Rate

For the ninth year in a row, a Detroit school for underserved youth had a 100 percent college acceptance rate.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Boxer Hosts Prom Dress Drive For Detroit Teens

A Detroit gym—owned and operated by professional boxer Tony Harrison—held a prom dress drive for underserved teens.
by NewsOne Staff
06.09.52
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